Delve into Ash Shaykh Hamid in Syria
Ash Shaykh Hamid in the region of Homs is a city in Syria - some 95 mi or ( 153 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .
Current time in Ash Shaykh Hamid is now 09:07 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Salim at Tahtani, Ath Thabitiyah, Mukharram at Tahtani, Judaydah, and Fatim al 'Arnuq. While being here, make sure to check out Salim at Tahtani . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ash Shaykh Hamid ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Palmyra, Syria: A weekend break from learning Arabic in Damascus
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Qatna
Qatna (Arabic قطنا, modern Tell el-Mishrife, Arabic المشرفة) is an archaeological site in the Wadi il-Aswad, a tributary of the Orontes, 18 km northeast of Homs, Syria. It consists in a tell occupying 1 km², which makes it one of the largest Bronze Age towns in western Syria. The tell is located at the edge of the limestone-plateau of the Syrian desert towards the fertile Homs-Bassin. The tell is named after the adjacent modern town of al-Mishirfeh.
Located at 34.83 36.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
1972 Israeli air raid in Syria and Lebanon
1972 Israeli air raid in Syria and Lebanon Part of the Operation Wrath of God Date September 8, 1972 Location Palestinian refugee camps in Syria and southern Lebanon Belligerents 22x20px Israel 22x20px PLO Casualties and losses None 65–200 killed {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }} {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }} On 8 September, Israeli planes bombed ten PLO bases in Syria and Lebanon as a response to the Munich massacre.
Located at 34.65 36.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Church of Saint Elian
The Church of Saint Elian is a church in Homs, Syria, located along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street near the Gate of Palmyra. The Feast of St. Elian is held annually at the church on February 6, attracting a large number of pilgrims.
Located at 34.73 36.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt
Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt is a historical Syriac Orthodox Church in Homs, Syria. The church is built over an underground church dating back to 50 AD. It is the seat of the Syriac Orthodox archbishopric. The church contains a venerated relic that is supposed to be a section of the belt of Mary mother of Jesus.
Located at 34.73 36.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar
The Battle of Wadi al-Khazandar, also known as the Third Battle of Homs, was a Mongol victory over the Mamluks in 1299.
Located at 34.74 36.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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